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Sophomore outfielder Emily Hooper went 2-4 with an rbi in softballs 7-2 win against Averett.

Softball Stays in the Playoff Hunt

Kyle Markowitz, Editor April 18, 2024

After a 2-4 record in softball’s last six games, there is only six games left in their regular season to make a final push for the playoffs. The Panthers sit tied for eighth in conference record with...

From left to right, riders Ashly Cutliff, freshman; Abby McGuire, sophomore; and Kolby Snow, sophomore; comprise the equestrian team.

Small Program, Big Dreams

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

The college is home to many different sports teams, and among those teams is a small program, the equestrian team. While the team is small in numbers, currently only having three riders, they still...

Riley Young, freshman, hit the go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning of softballs win over Bridgewater.

Softball 3-7 in ODAC Play

Kyle Markowitz, Editor April 11, 2024

In two weeks of conference play, softball is on the outside looking in. After going 1-5 last week, the team sits as the nine seed in the ODAC rankings with 12 games still left to play. “We control...

Tripoom Jala, sophomore, and Kevin Nester, junior, face their opponents in a doubles match.

Tennis Bounces Back

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer April 11, 2024

As the final two weeks of the spring season draw close, Panthers Tennis took a swing in a winning direction, taking a first overall match win on Sun. April 7. The weekend did not start out on such a...

The map of Conference Carolinas starting in the 2025-26 school year.

College Goes D-II

Kyle Markowitz, Editor April 11, 2024

The athletic journey on campus continues to grow as Ferrum will be the sixteenth school to join Conference Carolinas in the 2025-26 school year. The NCAA Division II conference will host 18 sports between...

Sophomore Brianna Michaels takes an at-bat against #9 Virginia Wesleyan.

Softball Starts ODAC Play 2-4

Kyle Markowitz, Editor April 1, 2024

After a competitive out-of-conference schedule, softball opened up ODAC play last week. The Panthers had three two-game series against Sweet Briar College, #9 Virginia Wesleyan, and #25 Lynchburg University. Ferrum...

Bryce Thacker swings as the pitch comes closer.

Baseball Goes 3-2 March 10-16

Eliza Copes, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Panther baseball battled for each point in the ODAC pairing with Randolph Macon on March 10 but dropped the first leg of a double-header contest 8-5. The Panthers started off 3-0 in the first inning,...

Jairo Herbas, freshman, warms up with the ball as he prepares to face his opponents on the court.

Tennis Continues to Tumble

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

As the spring sports season continues, tennis continues to fall at the feat of their opponents. On Sun. March 17, the Panthers faced Johnson and Wales on the home courts. Both women and men lost with...

An employee from Brackens Fish Hatchery scoops fish into a net and gives them to students to stock Adams Pond.

A Large-Scale Opportunity

Cody Gibson, Sports Editor March 25, 2024

There's something fishy on campus. The college recently stocked 250 trout into Adams Pond.  “This will be the eighth year of stocking the lake full of trout,” said Aaron Conover, director of...

At right, Tripoom Jala, junior, and Kevin Nester, junior, prepare for the ball in an intense doubles match.

Men’s Tennis Falls

Grace Weaver, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Tennis continues to fall as the season continues following Spring Break. The post-break matches began March 10 on the home court, with a loss against Olivet. The women's team lost 1-8, and the Men...

Leanna Bartrug, junior, beats the throw to third base in a game against Pfieffer.

Softball Starts ODAC Play Sunday

Kyle Markowitz, Editor March 22, 2024

Sixteen games into the season, softball sits at a 2-14 record, but have the ability to change the course of their season with the start of ODAC play this weekend. The Panthers will have double-headers...

Rayshawn Dixon, senior, earned a fifth-place national finish this season.

Hunting For Glory

Franklin Melton, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

It is the morning of March 15 in La Crosse, WI. The stage is set for the DIII NCAA wrestling championships, with former national finalist Zack Beckner and returning national qualifier Rayshawn Dixon. Beckner,...

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